2015 Chevrolet Equinox Power Train Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
My transmission has gone out causing my car to stall and not accelerate four times since i purchased the vehicle. Also the entire computer system just shut down and my vehicle would not start. Windshield wipers fly off frequently. My transmission issue has happened on major freeways three times now causing me to stall and sit on the side of freeway until tow truck became available.
ODI 11309250
Engine · Power Train
I have 2015 chevy equinox that is shutting off with intermittent engine light coming on . Truck is driving rough feels as if it wants to stall while i'm driving.
ODI 11300568
Engine · Power Train
Car is only 4 years old and has chevy service department certified bad timing belt. Car has verifiable routine maintenance upkept. This is likely a manufacture's defect.
ODI 11291682
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving, a rattling noise occurred and the front end of the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transfer case differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called rydell chevrolet (1325 e san marnan dr, waterloo, ia 50702, [redacted]) and was informed that…
ODI 11279858
Power Train
The variable valve timing solenoid is causing the vehicle to stall out unexpectedly.
ODI 11221716
Engine · Power Train
Oil consumption issue. Chevrolet's definition of oil consumption issue is using a quart (or more) within 2000 miles (or less) . Other companies would define this as an issue but chevrolet does not see this as an issue. My car has shut off while in motion on a main road 7-9 times. It has also occurred in parking lots. I have to attempt multiple times for my car to stay on to get off of the roadway. It happens in…
ODI 11257868
Engine · Power Train
While at idle, the car stalled. Was able to restart the engine but as soon as i took my foot off the break and pressed the gas, the car would stall again. Had it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed it as a misfunctioning intake camshaft solenoid. Part was replaced. This same issue has been reported numerous times. This needs to be recalled before serious injury occurs. My kids were in the car with me when…
ODI 11190154
Engine · Power Train
Purchased my equinox a year ago june 2019. The car was doing fine up until about the 2nd month mark i had it. The car began to have a very rough and jerky stop. I brought it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. I got a oil change at least every month due to my job and having to drive frequently. In march i noticed my car was idling rough but drove ok. While leaving work i was stopped at a red light my car…
ODI 11203918
Engine · Power Train
My car is a 2015 chevy equinox that i have driven since i picked it up from the dealer with six miles on it. On or about february 8. I started the car in the morning, after running for a few seconds it sounded like the oil was too low. I shut the car off checked the oil, found it low, i put two quarts in and started it again. I checked it again saw it was low, i looked underneath and saw oil on the ground. I towed…
ODI 11184930
Engine · Power Train
The check engine light, is on i have 50,000 miles it shut off when u come to stop or idle.. Pulled code came back as p0010,& p0011, camshaft position actuator . This car has been excellent cared for. Unexceptionable.. Car was in motion, on the streets, highway s. Cars blowing for me to pull off. Have to drive with flasher to keep cars back to keep from getting rear ended.
ODI 11150787
Engine · Power Train
With out warning my wifes car went into engine power failure mode. The car would not go more then 10 mph. I had the car towed to a chevy dealership. They informed me that the vehicle was four quarts low of its motor oil. They then asked me for all the service records i had to establish a history. They had the oil changes that i did from the dealer, one from a well know auto merchandiser and because i did the most…
ODI 11142725
Electrical System · Power Train
The ignition key was able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was not in the park position (vehicle was in drive position). In which caused a rollaway incident with the vehicle. The vehicle was stationary and belived to be in park.
Crash reported
ODI 11269501
Engine · Power Train
I parked my car on monday night and heard a rattling noise and the engine sounded like it was knocking. I turned it on and off and it started again. The next day i get in to take my two young children to school and the car wouldn't start. I called the dealer and had the car towed and the dealer tells me that i need a new engine. The vehicle has 58,352 miles so it as far i know it should be covered under the power…
ODI 11080936
Power Train
This vehicles transmission has slipped since brand new. Many other people i know, who have the same 4 cylinder engine experience this same issue. It goes out of gear at stop signs when you try to enter an intersection, on major highways at speed and in any condition. Chevy is aware of the issue but does nothing about in, and, they put this same transmission in the new 2018 equinox. Also, the car completely shut down…
ODI 11042977
Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 50 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The dealer was contacted (matthews chevrolet in bucyrus, oh) and stated that there were no parts available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that…
ODI 11004235
Power Train
On 1/2/2017 i possibly totaled a 2015 chevy equinox and i wasn't even in it. I am the fire chief in my town and responded to a non-responsive individual call. When i arrived i was apparently distracted by the call type and what we were going to be doing next and left the vehicle in drive and exited the vehicle. It was cold so i left my vehicle running. The car sat there for about 10 - [redacted] but not moving. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10939982